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Preston Spencer Family History

Preston Spencer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Preston, Presser, Raffensperger, Stonebreaker, Provencher, Pressler

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Where is the Preston Spencer family from?

You can see how Preston Spencer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preston Spencer family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Preston Spencer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Preston Spencer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Preston Spencer families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Preston Spencer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preston Spencer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Preston Spencer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 345 military records available for the last name Preston Spencer. For the veterans among your Preston Spencer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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